Sometimes effective solutions aren’t flashy, and this dual monitor stand certainly fits. It’s essentially a pair of VESA mounts drilled into a piece of wood and mounted on legs. Is it beautiful? Not really. It is functional, easy to position on a desk, easy to build, and cheap to make? Definitely.

We love multiple monitor workstations, but “Ultrawide” displays, packing resolutions that rival two or three panels side-by-side, are looking better and better these days. After all, having more than one monitor doesn’t automatically make you more productive. Here’s how these new ultrawide monitors differ from a…

You don't have to break the bank to get a great display for your computer. Large, high-resolution monitors are more common—and more affordable—than ever. This week we're looking at some of the best computer monitors that offer screen size, features, and great image quality without a huge price tag.

Shopping for monitors can be tricky. If you have money to spend, you can go all out, but if you're on a budget, you may have to give up some bells and whistles to focus on what's important—image quality and screen size. This week, we want to know which monitors you think offer the best bang for the buck—under $400,…

Dear Lifehacker,
I remember in the old days of CRTs, my dad would warn me about dreaded "burn-in" on my computer screens and TVs. I know there was a big debate about plasma TVs and burn-in too, but is it still a problem? Does it affect LCDs? Do I need to care at all?

When it comes to picking the best computer monitors on the market, features, value, and screen size all come into play. There are dozens of brands and models to pick from, and when it comes to displays, you often get what you pay for. Even so, when we asked you earlier last week to nominate the monitors you thought…

Upgrading your computer's hardware isn't the only way to feel like you have a new machine. A new monitor can go a long way towards making your computer more fun to use and more functional. At the same time, there are hundreds of displays out there by dozens of companies at all different price points. Still, we're…

Every good computer needs a good monitor, and this week we want to know which monitors you think rise above the rest. There are, of course, certain qualities that make a monitor a good one: bang for the buck, native resolution, response time, video inputs, and so on—but we're willing to bet there are some displays…